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January 24th, 2008
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Two radar guns donated to Brownsboro police force
The Brownsboro Police Department received a hefty donation in the form of two expensive radar guns Wednesday, January 16. The guns, donated by Henderson County Attorney James Owens, are worth around $950 each, when accessories such as carrying cases are taken into consideration. More...
Superintendent leaves MISD

Murchison Independent School District's superintendent, Scott Beene, has resigned as superintendent. Beene's last day was Monday, January 21, 2008. Beene said he resigned from MISD to work at Big Sandy Independent School District. More...

The everyday heroes

By day they are mild-mannered accountants, electricians, and businessmen. They are normal guys who have normal jobs and normal lives. They are sons, husbands, fathers, even grandfathers. When the call goes out, however, they spring into action and become firefighting super-heroes. Without the cap... More...

 News
•County Attorney James Owen reports over $20,819 returned to merchants by Hot Check Division
Activity reported by James H. Owen, the County Attorney during the month of December, 2007 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court. More...
•Cook of the Week
•VZ County Genealogical Society to install officer and award members
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 Church News
•Lake Palestine U.M.C.
It was a cold week but lots seemed to be happening around the church. All the new officers were busy beginning their new year by calling meetings and getting started on their new jobs. Bob Hitt is the new Trustees chair, so he immediately called a work day for last Saturday. Unfortunately, because... More...
•Martin Springs Baptist
•Chandler F.U.M.C.
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 School
•Local SFA Graduates
Nacogdoches - Listed below are students who received degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University during commencement exercises held Saturday, December 15, 2007, in William R. Johnson Coliseum. Holly Lynn Nealy of Chandler, BSW Social Work. Jason Ray Speights of Chandler, MS Forestry. More...
•Chandler school rewards 83 with perfect attendance
•Brownsboro ISD MENU
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 Obituaries
•Danielle Yura
Services for Danielle Celeste Yura, 18, Brownsboro, were held Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Rock Hill Baptist Church in Brownsboro with Rev. Tommy Weems and Pastor David Dyess officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. More...
•Dr. Carl Lee Garrett
•Thomas Linder
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 Letters
•Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor, I too have read the various letters to the editor in the last few weeks that have cast a negative view of our City government of Chandler; mostly at our City Council. I would like to thank Rick Ford for his wonderful letter. He is right; our City has gone forward in the last two yea... More...
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 Writer's Corner
•Writers' Corner
If you have a poem, song lyrics or a short story and you would like to share it with the readers of The Statesman now is your chance. Email or mail us your submission and look for it in an upcoming issue of The Statesman. More...
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 Sports
•Bearettes defeat Van to open district play
Chad Wilson Photo Monica Redfearn puts up a shot in the face of a Bullard defender during district action last week. More...
•Varsity Basketball Results
•Girls
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 Whats Happening
•What's Happening
East Texas Girls Softball has a "planning meeting " scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 PM at the Chandler Elementary Cafeteria. All people interesting in helping with the league this year, please plan to attend. All current coaches or those interested in coaching a team this season are encourage... More...
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 Historical
•History and sawmill tokens
Every now and then, a wonderful slice of East Texas history walks up to your front door and slaps you in the face. The other day, brothers Buster and Charlie Harbor walked into my office in Lufkin. Buster had a thick binder tucked under his arm. More...
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